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L79 RMU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 RMU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,119 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 127,117 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 122,418 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 117,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,545 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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L79 RMU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L79 RMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 RMU registered?

L79 RMU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L79 RMU safe to buy?

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